Inclusive Government Bids & RFPs

The deadline for electronic bid submission is Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. CST. submission time date: friday, june 12, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. cst

The County of Kane requests all payments be made via direct deposit through an Automated Clearing House (ACH). Vendors awarded a contract must complete an authorization agreement form prior to award. he county of kane requests all payments being made to vendors be done as direct deposits through an automated clearing house ach.

Vendor warrants that all goods and services furnished will conform to the solicitation terms, be free from defects, and suitable for the purposes for which they are purchased. vendor warrants that all goods and services furnished hereunder will conform in all respects to the terms of the solicitation. . .

The award will be based on adherence to specifications, price, qualifications, past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities, facilities, delivery date, product quality, maintenance costs, warranty provisions, and repurchase or residual value. he award will be based on the following factors where applicable: a adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid specifications b price c qualifications of the bidder. . .

Bidders must be qualified and authorized vendors. The award criteria include the qualifications of the bidder, such as past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities, and facilities. competitive sealed bids from qualified and authorized vendors and c qualifications of the bidder, including past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities, and facilities

The document mentions penalties for knowingly violating disclosure requirements, which may result in immediate cancellation of the contract and possible disbarment. It also states that invoices not meeting submission guidelines will remain unpaid. penalties for knowingly violating disclosure requirements will potentially result in immediate cancellation of the contract, and possible disbarment from future county contracts: and any invoice not meeting the explicit submission guidelines below will be returned to the vendor and will remain unpaid

Samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of expense and will be returned upon request at the bidder's expense. samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of expense and, if not destroyed in the evaluation process, will, upon request, be returned at the bidders expense.

Bidders may be disqualified for failing to comply with submission requirements, including the responsible bidder ordinance, or for violating communication protocols during the procurement process. failure to comply with all submission requirements set forth in kane county ordinance **** is grounds for the county of kane to determine that a submission is incomplete. . . and a violation of this provision is cause for the county to reject the bidders proposal.

Delivery time is stated as 14 calendar days if not otherwise specified. Failure to state delivery time obligates respondent to deliver in 14 calendar days.

Payment is normally made within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or acceptance of services, whichever is later. State agencies are required by state law to pay properly submitted invoices within 30 days, or the contractor may charge a late payment fee established by law.

Manufacturer's standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation. Manufacturers standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.

Award will be based on best value criteria, including meeting goals, quality, reliability, customer focus, experience, and past performance. A single contract will be awarded to the responsible respondent who submits the proposal determined to be the best value to the state and who meet all requirements included in this solicitation.

Respondents must have a minimum of two thousand flight hours total time with one thousand hours conducting wildlife surveys and two hundred hours multiengine time within the past five years, and have been in business for a minimum of five years. Respondent and awarded contractor shall meet the following minimum qualifications: Shall be engaged in the business of conducting fixed-wing FLIR camera surveys for a minimum of two thousand 2,000 hours total time with one thousand 1,000 hours conducting wildlife surveys and two hundred 200 hours multiengine time within the past five years.

Default in promised delivery without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes TPWD to purchase supplies elsewhere and charge the full increase in cost and handling to the defaulting contractor. Default in promised delivery without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes the tpwd to purchase supplies elsewhere and charge full increase, if any, in cost and handling to defaulting contractor.

The aircraft provided under the contract is subject to inspection by TPWD personnel prior to award. Aircraft is subject to inspection by TPWD personnel prior to award of any resulting contract from this RFP.

Failure to periodically check the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) for updates, not submitting required documentation, or having a contract terminated for noncompliance can lead to disqualification. Respondents failure to periodically check the ESBD will in no way release the selected contractor from addenda or additional information resulting in additional cost to meet the requirements of the RFP.

Delivery is required prior to fiscal year end, 9/30/26.

Unless otherwise provided, terms of payment shall be net 30 days from submission of the contractor's proper invoice unless BSA does not approve such invoice.

Contractor warrants that the items under this agreement shall be in accordance with contractor's affirmation, description, sample, or model and compliant with all requirements of this agreement. The warranty shall begin upon acceptance and extend for a period of the manufacturer's warranty period or six months, whichever is longer, if the contractor is not the manufacturer and has not modified the item or, one year or the manufacturer's warranty period, whichever is longer, if the contractor is the manufacturer of that item or has modified it.

Products that are not purchased directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or original component manufacturer (OCM) must be purchased only from a franchised licensed distributor of the product being offered. The distributor must provide documentation that the distributor is contractually authorized by the manufacturer as a franchised licensed distributor.

Violators of the respectful workplace policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge, debarment from site, or criminal arrest and prosecution.